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  1. Sorry for the confusion! I mean to imply from the time of entry into a PhD program (after the MA) until you are ABD (completed courses, quals and any other requirements, such as language).
  2. I know every program has different requirements, I was just wondering what the average is
  3. Best of luck. LDRs can definitely work out as long as you both have similar expectations of the relationship. I've been in one for many years.
  4. How does this reversion list work this year? When could one expect to hear?
  5. How many of you see your advisor as a mentor? I definitely think there is a difference.
  6. I was wondering if skinny pants/jeans are considered too sexy? I dress pretty conservatively, but since I'm petite, I look like I'm drowning in most other pants.
  7. How does the reversion list work this year, since they changed the format?
  8. Now that I'm on the other side of this, my top suggestion would be to take it easy in the months leading up to your first semester: sleep in, go on vacation, etc. There isn't much down time once you start a PhD.
  9. Last year, I had some unprovoked issues with another grad student. I found out they were threatened by me and that they are a profoundly insecure person. I put this all behind me, but then I found out about other things they had done to undermine me. I couldn't believe how low-life, deceitful their actions were; I was really offended. I don't play dirty and I plan to ignore the situation because ultimately they look bad, not me. I am just shocked by such behaviour and I wondered if anyone went through something similar and how it turned out.
  10. In the five years I've been with my partner, two of them have been long distance: one when I was completing my Masters; I lived overseas for 7 months; now I'm in my first year of a PhD program. I think it's doable as long as you both have the same or similar expectations. If you absolutely need to see one another frequently, this is not the type of relationship that will work long-term. I talk to my partner twice a day, which helps, although I'm in the same time zone as him.
  11. I completed a masters prior to applying to Ph.D. programs. I used two referees from my masters, and one from my undergrad. The reason I decided to obtain an LOR from my undergrad advisor is precisely the reason you mention above: "admissions committees want to hear positive remarks about all stages of your academic training." In my case, it was to establish that I had developed an approach to scholarship, while in undergrad, that I continued at the graduate level. I was successful in applying to programs, but, of course, I can't say the undergrad LOR was the reason, only that it didn't hold me back.
  12. How long does it take for a formal offer to arrive? I received an informal offer on March 11, which I informally accepted. The school is not in the U.S., if that makes a difference.
  13. Just wondering if someone could provide me with the range of a competitive GRE score for Emory (GDR not divinity). Trying to decide if I will apply.
  14. I am looking to submit to a peer-reviewed journal. My area, broadly, is religion and social sciences. Any suggestions as to how to do this, good journals to start with, appropriate time-line etc. Let me know if you want specifics. thanks--p.b.
  15. How did your referees feel about you applying a third time?
  16. I'd love to see a religion one Post Bib
  17. Thanks everyone. I will definitely e-mail the schools. I gave myself a week (or so) to mourn, and then I will begin to move forward.
  18. Thanks everyone for replies. I received a rejection from the wait-list at the University of Toronto this morning. Devastated. I think my biggest question is, where do I go from here? How can I make it better? Need time to recover and think about this. I will reapply, but would you?
  19. I applied to four schools this year (all PhD programs, I have an MA). I was rejected by one, and wait-listed by three. I am still waiting to hear from the last school, but I suspect I am rejected from the wait-list. I am wondering what this says about me as a candidate? Why was I not accepted? One school, who didn't go to the wait-list, said they really wanted me in the program, but "just don't have the room." OK, but others were accepted . . . My experience tells me that there are several factors involved in admission, many of which have nothing to do with you. I'm also certain that people who are accepted, not wait-listed, are not more qualified, just smarter about the process (I make this comment about my area of study, not all disciplines). I'm looking for advice, opinions, whatever--especially if you have wait-list experience. If you were accepted, what do you think made the difference in your application? And yes I will follow-up with the schools, but I'm not done waiting for responses.
  20. I'm still waiting to get off a wait-list. Hoping this is the week!
  21. I've done an LDR on and off for four years. This includes a two year Masters program and one year living abroad. I definitely second the skype recommendation. We speak every night, unless it's absolutely impossible. That doesn't mean you have to do that, but whatever works for you. We take turns visiting. The most difficult part is when we have to transition from LDR to same city, and back again. Your relationship goes through an adjustment period (not in a bad way, just different).
  22. I think this is a good reason to go to Harvard, but I think you have to decide if it's compelling enough to turn down all the great things Vandy has to offer. Plus, it appears it will cost you substantially less, and you mentioned you have undergrad debt. I wouldn't count on loan forgiveness if you decide to pursue Harvard.
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